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NHL Picks: Canadians vs. Maple Leafs

Two of the biggest rivals in the NHL will square off on Wednesday night as the Montreal Canadiens visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL Betting: Canadiens
vs. Maple Leafs Picks

The
NHL odds makers have made this game a pick as the Leafs have played better on
the road than away, and the Canadiens come into this meeting as the top team in
the East.

Record: 56-65 (-825)

The Montreal Canadiens can win because…

They’re the better team. While the Leafs have
overachieved this season, Montreal has played like one of the better teams in
the NHL.

Even though Montreal has lost two of three, they’ve still
won six of their last eight overall. Also, their two losses came in extra time,
so it’s not as if they were blown out in any fashion. Goaltender Carey Price is
red hot right now as he’s allowed just six goals in his last five starts.

Toronto has lost four of six against winning teams this
season. Montreal is actually 6-4 against teams above .500 and that stat should
hold plenty of weight on Wednesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs can win because…

This is a very even matchup. Although the Habs look like
they are significantly better in the standings, the truth is that just three
points separates the teams. That’s nothing.

Montreal is better at home as they’ve won eight of 12
games at home compared to just four of seven on the road. Toronto comes into
this contest with more momentum as they’ve won eight of 11 while Montreal has
lost two of three. The Canadiens are just 2-6 against division opponents this
season and the Leafs should be able to extend their miseries on Wednesday.

With Price playing well and both teams not being
offensive juggernauts, the under is the play here. The under has cashed in six
straight meetings in Toronto and 11 of the last 14 in this series overall, so look that way for your NHL picks in this one.